PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Grand Floridian Resort Lobby’s Upper Levels

The white scrim present on the upper floors of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has now come down, as work is finishing up on the guest floor railings overlooking the lobby. This project first kicked off in June, with construction walls and vehicles taking up much of the resort’s lobby space. The lobby itself … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Explore Journey of Water, Inspired by ‘Moana’ at Night in EPCOT

Te Fiti statue and illuminated Spaceship Earth at night

With Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” still going through Cast Member previews, we were recently able to visit the attraction at night. The walkthrough experience was initially announced in 2019 as part of a larger EPCOT refresh and includes characters, imagery, and themes from the 2016 film “Moana.” The attraction is set to open to all … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Encanto’ Photo Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Teases Possible Upcoming Tropical Americas-Themed Land

A new “Encanto”-themed photo opportunity now greets guests as they walk toward the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, its debut coinciding with the company’s announcement that the 2021 film may soon receive even larger representation at the park. Disney announced during Destination D23 2023 that Walt Disney Imagineering is currently conceptualizing a Tropical Americas-themed overhaul … Read more

VIDEOS: Figment Falls Twice in One Day at New Meet and Greet in EPCOT

Just one day after Figment’s made his meet and greet debut at EPCOT, the purple dragon has taken a tumble or two on the way out of the “Dreamport,” where the character makes his entrance into ImageWorks. Figment Falls at Meet and Greet Two videos have surfaced on social media of Figment falling as he … Read more

Figment Meet and Greet Times at EPCOT Added to My Disney Experience App

Figment meet and greet at EPCOT

Everyone’s favorite figment of their imagination, Figment, is now meeting guests at EPCOT. As of today, appearance times for the meet and greet have been added to the My Disney Experience app. Figment Meet and Greet Added to My Disney Experience The page for the meet and greet is titled “Meet Figment Inside ImageWorks.” The … Read more

Is Disney Removing the Iconic Floating Candelabra Scene from Haunted Mansion? Hatbox Ghost Concept Art May Indicate Changes at Magic Kingdom

Over the weekend at Destination D23, new concept art was shared for the addition of the Hatbox Ghost to the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom. However, one iconic gag from the ride was noticeably missing — the floating candelabra in the Endless Hallway scene. Floating Candelabra Missing From Endless Hallway Concept Art In the concept … Read more

Walt Disney World Places Casting Call for Luisa From ‘Encanto’

Luisa holding up a giant boulder in Encanto

Walt Disney World is currently looking for a performer to portray Luisa Madrigal from the 2021 Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Encanto.” A recent casting call posted to the Disney Careers website states that the “role is for potential future special events.” Luisa Casting Call Placed Disney wrote the following in the posting: Disney Live … Read more

The Cake Bake Shop Updates Opening Timeline at Disney’s BoardWalk

An illustrated exterior of a cake bake shop at sunset, featuring ornate details, large windows, and a boardwalk in front. People are walking and sitting outside the shop, enjoying their daily recap amidst the serene evening ambiance.

The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers has issued an update regarding its opening timeline on its official Facebook page. The new eatery was previously announced as opening sometime in 2023. The Cake Bake Shop Updates Opening Timeline As we previously reported, the 2023 opening timeframe was removed from the official shop website in August, … Read more

New Star Wars Bantha Burgers Shirts, Jacket, & More Land at Disneyland Resort

Getting fast food from a galaxy far, far away is surprisingly easy — new merchandise celebrating Bantha Burgers, an aesthetically vintage, but entirely fictional fast-food chain from the “Star Wars” universe, is now available at Disneyland Resort. New Bantha Burgers Merchandise This new merchandise is part of a recently introduced line available at both Disneyland … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Figment Meet and Greet Debuts in Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT Featuring Animation From Original Attraction

The new Figment meet and greet debuted inside the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT on the morning of September 10. The highly-anticipated start date of the interaction opportunity was announced at Destination D23 2023. Figment Meet and Greet Area Initial lines formed before the Imagination! Pavilion even opened, with a large group assembling outside of The … Read more

PHOTOS: Painting on Mountain, Barn Mural Progresses as Construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Continues at Magic Kingdom

The Louisiana Bayou continues its slow, but steady growth into central Florida as crews continue to transform Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Some noticeable progress has transpired throughout the past few days, with aesthetic changes to the mountain and queue sticking out as some of the more … Read more